Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 439: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of civil servants in his Department in receipt of a full salary and by whom no work has been undertaken in the past month; the cost of employing these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13498/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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I understand the Deputy is referring to staff absent on sick leave, suspension and study leave for the month of March 2007 and in receipt of full salary. There were 14 staff absent on sick leave in my department at full salary for this period at a total cost of €47,014.96, including employers PRSI. There were no staff absent on suspension on full pay for the month of March 2007. There were no staff absent on study leave on full pay for the month of March 2007. Applications from staff for any form of leave or absence entitlements are examined and granted in compliance with Department of Finance and Civil Service regulations.